Tarah and Her Friends Frequently Engage in Conversations About Sexuality

question 83

Multiple Choice

Tarah and her friends frequently engage in conversations about sexuality and romance. This aspect of close friendship

• A) provides opportunities to explore the self.
• B) provides a foundation for future intimate relationships.
• C) helps young people deal with the stresses of everyday life.
• D) improves attitudes toward and involvement in school.

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Definitions:

Relative Refractory Period

A period shortly after the firing of a nerve during which the nerve cannot be stimulated to fire again at its maximum rate, but can still respond to a stronger than usual stimulus.

Firing Rate

The frequency at which a neuron discharges electrical impulses over a certain period of time.

Absolute Refractory Period

The period immediately following an action potential during which a neuron is completely unable to fire another action potential, regardless of the strength of the stimulus.

Action Potential

A temporary inversion of the electrical potential across the membrane of a nerve or muscle cell, allowing for the transmission of signals.